G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon RX 7400

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
✅Draws 43W instead of 165W, a 122W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7600 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅15.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 241mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌283.7% higher power demand at 165W vs 43W.

Radeon RX 7400

2025

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
✅Draws 43W instead of 165W, a 122W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅15.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 241mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7600 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌283.7% higher power demand at 165W vs 43W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7600 better than Radeon RX 7400?

Yes. Radeon RX 7600 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 15.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 42.3% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2025, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 7400 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 7600 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 7600 is about 35.2% more expensive on MSRP at $269 MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and you are getting 15.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 42.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 5.3%. Radeon RX 7400 is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (43W vs 165W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 7400 make more sense than Radeon RX 7600?

Yes. Radeon RX 7400 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (43W vs 165W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $199 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 7600. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 7600 currently gives you 42.3% higher G3D Mark and 15.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 5.3%.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon RX 7400 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon RX 7400	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	163 FPS	168 FPS
medium	145 FPS	149 FPS
high	127 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	140 FPS
medium	111 FPS	114 FPS
high	98 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	85 FPS
medium	69 FPS	72 FPS
high	54 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon RX 7400	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	337 FPS	414 FPS
medium	281 FPS	349 FPS
high	221 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	206 FPS
1440p
low	213 FPS	241 FPS
medium	178 FPS	205 FPS
high	141 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	98 FPS	109 FPS
medium	81 FPS	91 FPS
high	68 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon RX 7400	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	524 FPS	746 FPS
medium	420 FPS	597 FPS
high	350 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	262 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	393 FPS	560 FPS
medium	315 FPS	448 FPS
high	262 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	280 FPS
4K
low	262 FPS	373 FPS
medium	210 FPS	298 FPS
high	175 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	187 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon RX 7400	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	508 FPS	604 FPS
medium	420 FPS	517 FPS
high	350 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	262 FPS	352 FPS
1440p
low	393 FPS	468 FPS
medium	315 FPS	397 FPS
high	262 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	259 FPS
4K
low	262 FPS	293 FPS
medium	210 FPS	271 FPS
high	175 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	187 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 7400 and Radeon RX 7600

Radeon RX 7400

The Radeon RX 7400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,654 points.

Radeon RX 7600

The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 7400 scores 11,654 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 42.3%. The Radeon RX 7400 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 6 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon RX 7400) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7400) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 2300 MHz vs 2655 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (Radeon RX 7400) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7600).

Feature	Radeon RX 7400	Radeon RX 7600
G3D Mark Score	11,654	16,581+42%
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	6 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	1792	2048+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.49 TFLOPS	21.75 TFLOPS+32%
Boost Clock	2300 MHz	2655 MHz+15%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	112	128+14%
L1 Cache	512 KB	512 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Frame Generation	FSR 3 + AFMF	FSR 3 + AFMF
Ray Tracing Cores	28	32+14%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smooth motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	Radeon RX 7400	Radeon RX 7600
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3	FSR 3
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (Radeon RX 7400) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600) — a 125% advantage for the Radeon RX 7600. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 7400	Radeon RX 7600
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	288 GB/s+125%
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 7400) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 7400	Radeon RX 7600
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7400) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7400) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600).

Feature	Radeon RX 7400	Radeon RX 7600
Encoder	VCN 4.0	VCN 4.0
Decoder	VCN 4.0	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7400 draws 43W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 117.3% difference. The Radeon RX 7400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 7400) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 7400	Radeon RX 7600
TDP	43W-74%	165W
Recommended PSU	450W-18%	550W
Power Connector	None	8-pin
Length	241mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	271.0+170%	100.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 7400 launched at $199 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269. The Radeon RX 7400 costs 26% less ($70 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 58.6 (Radeon RX 7400) vs 61.6 (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 5.1% better value. The Radeon RX 7400 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).